On the Job: McLaren Engineering revamps LIRR headquarters

7:34 PM,
Nov. 13, 2013

The fašade of the Long Island Railroad's Jamaica Station in Queens. The McLaren Engineering Group of West Nyack worked on the renovation of the building, which celebrated its centennial on October 23, 2013.

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What his team just finished: Facade renovation for Long Island Rail Road's headquarters at Jamaica Station in Queens, which celebrated its centennial Oct. 23. Other contractors worked on the interior renovations, including the original terrazzo floors.

The particulars: The $8.5 million renovation had several challenges, such as removing lead paint and replacing some terra cotta decorations, all while keeping the building open and accessible to the 150,000 commuters who use the station ...